Alpha Dawn - Star Frontiersman

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PLAYER CHARACTER BACKGROUND REPORT
The Zebulon star system was first investigated 20 years ago by an unmanned exploration probe launched by Truane's
Star. This probe indicated that Volturnus was the only inhabitable planet in the Zebulon system. It also indicated that
great mineral wealth might exist on the planet in the form of molybdenum, tungsten, gold, and other heavy metals.
Truane's Star soon made a legal claim to the ownership of Volturnus, and completed exploration of a star route to the
Zebulon system one year ago.
The first manned expedition to Volturnus from Truane's Star was launched nine months ago. The four member team of
specialists was instructed to set up an outpost, gather data on the possible colonization and mining of Volturnus, and
report back.
After passing into the star system, the starship carrying the specialists was never heard from again. The four members
of this lost exploration expedition were:
Commander
Louis V. Jameson
Truane's Star Military
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Exploration Force
Unavailable
STR/STA 55/60 PS +3
DEX/RS 45/35 IM +4
INT/LOG 55/50 Ranged 23
PER/LDR 55/70 Melee 28
Description:
Human, 1.9 meters tall, 88 kilograms weight, 43
years old
Skills:
Computer 4
Background:
22 years service Truane's Star military forces;
combat veteran, Truane's Star Medal of Valor;
commander two previous exploration missions
Itklikdil
Cartographer
Vrusk Atlas Manufacturing
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Corporation
Unavailable
STR/STA 40/40 PS +3
DEX/RS 50/60 IM +6
INT/LOG 40/50 Ranged 25
PER/LDR 30/40 Melee 25
Description:
Vrusk female, 1.5 meters height, 85 kilograms
weight, 32 years old
Skills:
Environmental 6
Background:
Ph.D., experienced explorer and cartographer;
loaned to exploration mission by employer in
exchange for Volturnus mapping rights.
Geeko-
sur-Mang
Professor of geology,
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Capital University
Unavailable
STR/STA 40/50 PS +3
DEX/RS 50/50 IM +5
INT/LOG 50/40 Ranged 25
PER/LDR 55/55 Melee 25
Description:
Yazirian, 2.1 meters tall, 50 kilograms weight,
52 years old
Skills:
Computer 4
Background:
Recognized authority in geophysics, specialist in
planetary crust formation
Grod
Technician
Truan’s Star
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Civil Service
Unavailable
STR/STA 60/50 PS +4
DEX/RS 45/45 IM +5
INT/LOG 60/70 Ranged 23
PER/LDR 40/40 Melee 30
Description:
Dralasite, 1.3 meters height, 65 kilograms
weight, 85 years old
Skills:
5th level all skills
Background:
Developer, hydro-magnetic stabilization system
in Dralasite air cars; author, ''The Metaphysical
Foundations of Dralasite Morality''
Truane's Star has found itself short of personnel and funds due to colonial troubles and associated police action on
Cygnus Omicron IX recently. They have hired you, a team of unknown adventurers, to mount a relief expedition to
Volturnus. Your mission is to explore Volturnus, gathering as much information as possible about mineral deposits,
life on the planet, and other items of interest to future colonists. You are also to find and rescue the members of
the original exploratory mission if possible.
The government has provided you with a minimal amount of equipment, and transportation to Volturnus aboard
the starliner Serena Dawn. After dropping you on Volturnus, the Serena Dawn will return in three months to
transport you (and, with luck, the original exploration team) back to Truane's Star.